Spanish company to produce film on uncovered drug tunnel between Morocco and Ceuta
The film will be produced by Álvaro Ariza, with a screenplay by Fernando Navarro, known for his work on Verónica and Bajocero. Filming is set to begin next year, as the documentation and research phase is still underway.
The movie draws from real events, recently declassified, involving the discovery of a massive tunnel used for years to smuggle large quantities of drugs between Morocco and Ceuta. The operation implicated security personnel, businessmen, parliamentarians, and a sophisticated logistics network that enabled the passage of shipments without detection.
Producer Ariza explained that he learned about the operation's details through media reports, coinciding with the release of his previous film, Tierra de nadie. His close connections within the Spanish Civil Guard granted him access to detailed information that formed the foundation for the story.
Ariza reflected, «How can a tunnel 50 meters long and 12 meters wide be built without anyone noticing? It's a story that surpasses fiction and deserves to be told on screen».
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Morocco World
9 hours ago
- Morocco World
Morocco Contributes to International Operation Seizes 3 Tons of Cocaine off Canary Islands
Rabat — Morocco participated in an international maritime operation that led to the interception of the tugboat 'Sky White' off the Canary Islands, carrying approximately 3 tons of cocaine bound for Europe. The Spanish Civil Guard and Customs Surveillance Service carried out the intervention and arrested 5 people aboard the Cameroon-flagged vessel. The suspects include four from Bangladesh and one from Venezuela. According to a Civil Guard statement, this seizure results from a joint investigation that Moroccan security services and France's National Directorate of Intelligence and Customs Investigations (DNRED) started. Since the summer of 2024, authorities have suspected this ship of large-scale international drug trafficking. Investigations revealed that the Sky White regularly used the port of Dakhla as a strategic point to escape surveillance by European authorities. The report indicated that, from the Moroccan port, the vessel crossed the Atlantic several times each year, returning loaded with cocaine for the European market. Spanish authorities said that the Sky White then acted as a mother ship that delivered drugs to smaller boats in areas near the Canary Islands or the Iberian Peninsula. This case's investigation received support from police services in the United Kingdom (NCA), the United States (DEA), and Portugal (Judicial Police). The Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime Intelligence Center (CITCO) and the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre – Narcotics (MAOC-N) also coordinated these efforts, the statement added. The operation is part of the fight against international drug trafficking through the 'Atlantic Route,' a major drug trafficking axis linking South America and the Caribbean to Europe. Spanish authorities commend the effectiveness of international cooperation and the central role that Moroccan services played in dismantling this network. Morocco has been playing a major role in combating drug trafficking and international human trafficking. The country has foiled a whopping 92,346 drug-trafficking-related cases, arresting 119,692 individuals, including 287 foreigners. Tags: 3 Tons of cocainedrug traffickingInternational operation
Ya Biladi
14 hours ago
- Ya Biladi
Morocco shines as guest of honor at Panama International Book Fair 2023
Morocco, the guest of honor at the 21st Panama International Book Fair (August 11–17), inaugurated its pavilion with an impressive program of cultural, artistic, and literary events. The opening ceremony was attended by several high-ranking Panamanian officials, including the Ministers of Public Security, Culture, Education, and Social Affairs, as well as the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. Also present were Morocco's Ambassador to Panama, Bouchra Boudchiche, and Ghizlane Drous, Director of Books, Libraries, and Archives at the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication. Covering 135 square meters, the Morocco pavilion showcases a rich collection of Moroccan publications in Spanish, alongside academic works and literary creations highlighting the country's heritage. According to the Moroccan diplomatic mission, the Kingdom's participation reflects the culmination of a growing cultural partnership with Panama and serves as a platform to foster exchange and promote Morocco's role in intercultural dialogue. During the ceremony, Panama's Ministers of Culture and Education, along with the President of the Chamber of Books, praised Morocco's ancient and diverse culture, its literary and artistic richness, and its contribution to strengthening cultural ties between the two nations. They noted that Morocco's presence as guest of honor aligns perfectly with the fair's theme, 'Let's Engage in Dialogue'. Ambassador Bouchra Boudchiche expressed her pride in showcasing Moroccan literature and art, especially works available in Spanish. The opening was further enlivened by Moroccan and Panamanian musical performances, featuring singer Nabyla Maân and a Gnaoua music ensemble. The pavilion will also host activities for children, introducing them to Moroccan culture through storytelling, art workshops, and creative sessions inspired by traditional zellige tilework and embroidery. The program includes symposiums, round tables, and conferences with Moroccan academics specializing in Spanish, Spanish literature, and Latin American studies.
Morocco World
18 hours ago
- Morocco World
Morocco Opens Pavilion as Guest of Honor at Panama International Book Fair
Rabat – The 21st Panama International Book Fair has opened with Morocco as guest of honor, with a week of cultural, literary, and artistic encounters from August 11 to 17. The inaugural ceremony brought together senior Panamanian officials, including the ministers of public security, culture, education, and social affairs, along with the vice minister responsible for foreign relations and cooperation. Morocco's ambassador to Panama, Bouchra Boudchiche, attended alongside Ghizlane Drous, director of books, libraries, and archives at Morocco's Ministry of Youth. Covering 135 square meters, Morocco's pavilion presents Spanish-language publications by Moroccan authors, as well as research works and literature devoted to the country's history, society, and heritage. The Moroccan embassy in Panama described this invitation as the outcome of steady cultural cooperation between the two countries and an occasion to strengthen exchanges while advancing intercultural dialogue. Panama's ministers of Culture and Education, joined by the president of the Chamber of Books, expressed admiration for Morocco's cultural diversity, long-standing traditions, and literary and artistic wealth. They said in remarks at the ceremony that the country's participation gives new substance to the fair's motto, 'Let's Tie the Dialogue.' Ambassador Boudchiche noted that Morocco places culture at the center of its development path and that the fair offers a stage to present Moroccan literary and artistic creativity, especially works in Spanish. The ceremony featured Moroccan and Panamanian musical performances, with singer Nabyla Maân and a Gnaoua group adding color to the opening day. In the days ahead, the pavilion will host activities for children to discover Moroccan heritage through drawing and patterns inspired by zellige and traditional embroidery. A special debate will bring together the ambassadors of Morocco and the US to reflect on 250 years of cooperation between the two countries. Morocco's partnership with Panama deepened after a major diplomatic turning point in late 2024, when Panama formally ended its relations with the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) and voiced clear support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara. Tags: Book fairBooksMoroccoPanamaPanama bookfair
